Average Aluminum 6061 Structural Price

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on 12/5/2025.
$0.82/ lb +$0.40 (133.3%)
Use this as a baseline for negotiations. Always call local yards to confirm their rate for your load size.GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.82
Lowest price $0.70
Highest price$0.70Who pays the most? ⟶

National high for this grade: $0.86 / lb.

How to read scrap yard offers in Benton Harbor, Michigan

Scrap buy price in Benton Harbor, Michigan — $0.70 / lb (single yard offer in our database). Compare with prices across Ukraine below to estimate the real value of this scrap grade.

52-week price range
Over the past year, prices ranged from $0.30 to $0.74.
May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Today
Market response to LME pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~26.8% (-$0.30 / lb). Typical spread for this grade: 37%–44%
✓ Scrap yards are offering fair market rates
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate in this area.

Aluminum 6061 Structural price reference for Benton Harbor (Michigan)

Scrap yards in Benton Harbor (Michigan) don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($0.84 / lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. Aluminum 6061 Structural prices across the U.S. →

Top Scrap Yards Buying Aluminum 6061 in Benton Harbor, Michigan

These are scrap yards in Benton Harbor (Michigan) that recently updated Aluminum 6061 Structural prices in our database. Call them to lock in a quote. If your city isn't listed, use the National Index above as a bargaining reference with your nearest buyer.

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Benton Metal Recycling

Listed as: 6061 Extrusion
1256 Milton St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Plan route
$0.70 / lb

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How 6061 Structural Compares to Other Aluminum Grades

See the exact price difference between Aluminum 6061 Structural and similar grades like Aluminum BX or Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean). Compare the current rates per pound below to ensure you get the maximum payout for your sorted scrap.

Current price Aluminum 6061 Structural
Aluminum 6061 Structural Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.82 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Aluminum BX Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$2.06 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -2.2%
Price analytics
Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.35 / lb
Trend for 90 days: -3.7%
Price analytics
Painted Aluminum Extrusion Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.06 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: -4.8%
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Lithographic Plates (Litho) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.03 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +8.9%
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Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.83 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +7.1%
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Aluminum Cans (UBC) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.75 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +13.3%
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Aluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.75 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum 5052 (Plate) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.75 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Clean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.72 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +10.7%
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Aluminum 3003 Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.70 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Thermal Break Aluminum Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.69 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: -14.7%
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Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels Estimated prices in Michigan
Avg price:$0.56 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Clean Aluminum Sheet Estimated prices in Michigan
Avg price:$0.55 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.50 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Siding & Gutters Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.40 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Dirty Aluminum Extrusion Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.35 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.30 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Cast Aluminum Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.30 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Turnings Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.26 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: -35.7%
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Aluminum Clips & MLC Estimated prices in Michigan
Avg price:$0.20 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.20 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Irony & Breakage Aluminum Estimated prices in Michigan
Avg price:$0.15 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Foil & Light Gauge Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.13 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum 6061 Structural: Scrap Yard Price vs. World Market (LME)

Avg scrap yard price

$0.82
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: −$0.30 / lb
vs. exchange

Today's world market price (LME)

$1.12 / lb
✓ For 99.9% pure refined metal
💡 Why is the scrap yard price lower than the exchange? The LME price is the global benchmark for 99.99% pure refined metal traded in large institutional contracts. The gap between LME and what you pocket is the yard's margin — it covers sorting, cleaning, transport to the mill, and protects them against sudden price drops.

Aluminum 6061 Structural: Spread vs. Exchange — Monthly History

Market read: This month's average gap between scrap yard prices and the world market for Aluminum 6061 Structural is 37%. This falls within the range of monthly spreads we have on record for earlier periods in this table (37.0%–43.5%). That suggests broadly typical conditions between local buy prices and the exchange benchmark. Our data suggests local yards are still worth comparing before you sell. Check offers in your area ↑
PeriodWorld price (per lb)Scrap yard price (per lb)Spread vs. exchange
May 2026 (current)$1.1113 / lb$0.70 / lb−$0.41 (37%)
April 2026$1.1214 / lb$0.70 / lb−$0.42 (37.6%)
March 2026$1.0734 / lb$0.67 / lb−$0.40 (37.6%)
February 2026$1.2032 / lb$0.75 / lb−$0.45 (37.7%)
January 2026$1.0514 / lb$0.65 / lb−$0.40 (38.2%)
December 2025$0.9829 / lb$0.61 / lb−$0.37 (37.9%)
November 2025$0.9300 / lb$0.55 / lb−$0.38 (40.9%)
October 2025$0.8876 / lb$0.51 / lb−$0.38 (42.5%)
September 2025$0.8612 / lb$0.54 / lb−$0.32 (37.3%)
August 2025$0.8667 / lb$0.49 / lb−$0.38 (43.5%)
July 2025$0.8378 / lb$0.52 / lb−$0.32 (37.9%)
June 2025$0.8023 / lb$0.50 / lb−$0.30 (37.7%)
May 2025$0.8072 / lb$0.50 / lb−$0.31 (38.1%)
April 2025$0.7440 / lb$0.46 / lb−$0.28 (38.2%)
March 2025$0.8786 / lb$0.55 / lb−$0.33 (37.4%)
February 2025$0.8934 / lb$0.56 / lb−$0.33 (37.3%)
January 2025$0.8129 / lb$0.51 / lb−$0.30 (37.3%)
December 2024$0.8050 / lb$0.50 / lb−$0.31 (37.9%)
November 2024$0.8092 / lb$0.51 / lb−$0.30 (37%)
October 2024$0.8481 / lb$0.53 / lb−$0.32 (37.5%)
September 2024$0.8415 / lb$0.52 / lb−$0.32 (38.2%)
August 2024$0.8387 / lb$0.52 / lb−$0.32 (38%)
July 2024$0.9059 / lb$0.56 / lb−$0.35 (38.2%)
June 2024$0.9578 / lb$0.60 / lb−$0.36 (37.4%)
May 2024$0.9952 / lb$0.62 / lb−$0.38 (37.7%)
April 2024$0.9588 / lb$0.60 / lb−$0.36 (37.4%)
March 2024$0.9172 / lb$0.57 / lb−$0.35 (37.9%)

Aluminum 6061 Structural Scrap Price History — Daily Data

A day-by-day market snapshot in exact numbers. Every day we aggregate buy prices from local scrap yards, recording the average, low, and high. Use this table to track real price movement over recent days.

DateAvg price (per lb)ChangeRange (Low/High)
$0.70 / lb+$0.40$0.45 – $0.70
11/3/2025 $0.30 / lb−$0.05$0.30 – $0.30
8/26/2025 $0.35 / lb−$0.20$0.35 – $0.35